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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 17, 2001 in council
chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4`h Avenue, Canton, Illinois.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE
INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK.
In the absence of Mayor Donald E. Edwards the city clerk asked for nominations.
Alderman Larry Sarff was nominated. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by
Alderman Hartford, Alderman Larry Sarff serve as Chairman Pro Tem for tonights
meeting. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Pro Tem Sarff asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Robert
Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Chet Phillips, David Nidiffer, Kevin Meade, JoAnne
Shores, Jim May. Absent -None.
MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2001 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second
by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of April 4, 2001 be accepted and placed on file.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
BILLS FOR MARCH. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Nidiffer,
all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores,
Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0
ABSENT. Voice vote, motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance.
Council Action.
Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Meade, to accept the low bid
f from Leander Construction Inc. in the amount of $477,400.00 for remodeling of the
~r former Norwest Bank for the new city hall/police station. Discussion. Alderman
Sarff mentioned that the engineer's estimate was $660,000, which is 11 % under bid
estimates. Alderman Phillips raised his concern on the cost of this project when the first
cost totals were around $200,000 to $250,000 for remodeling. We will be taken off the
tax rolls a million dollar building. As a council member I need more time to think about
this and what we originally planned on spending. Let this decision lay over until the new
administration takes office and have them take a look at it, as we could build a police
station for $1 million. Chairman Sarff mentioned that he did not remember any figure of
$250,000 on the project. Alderman Meade explained that the time is right to approve this
project. Alderman Nidiffer said if we would later on do this the bid might be higher.
Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores,
May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Molleck, to allow the purchase
for the fire department of one set of replacement personal protective equipment at a
cost of $1,288.35 Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips,
Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion
carried.
Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman May, to approve repairs to the
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Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Meade, to allow the replacement of
two 12" waste valves on the filters at the water plant in the amount of $3,634 plus
shipping. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer,
Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Molleck, to allow additional
work on the parking lot across the street from the Depot in the amount of $8,861
(original bid was $35,000 of TIF funds.). Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores,
Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0
ABSENT. Motion carried.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel.
Council Action
None.
Informational. Alderman Meade requested an Executive Session for discussion of
Negotiations.
Community & Industrial Development.
Council Action
None.
Legal & Ordinance.
Council Action.
J. D. Streett & Company, Inc. Joyce M. Jones General Manager -Retail made her
presentation to the City Council to allow them to have truck traffic exit onto 6t" Avenue
at the CITGO station at 5`" & Linn Street that is undergoing renovation. She remarked
that when construction started Clark Wilson Zoning Official for the City of Canton told
Ron Russell of the W.J. Scott Company to stop the operations because the city would not
allow truck traffic to exit onto 6~' Avenue. Joyce then blamed City Clerk Nancy Whites
for telling them when they acquired about any permits that would be needed, was told
none were required. Chairman Sarff asked City Clerk Nancy Whites to comment about
this. Nancy Whites commented that her office does give out certain permits, anything
else needed they are referred to Zoning Official Clark Wilson. Clark Wilson Zoning
officer mentioned that he thought he had just been waiting on a site plan and was not
aware of them wanting to use 6"' Avenue. Alderman Nidiffer mentioned that he would
support this request. The agenda has listed a resolution to approve of this request,
commented Jim Elson City Attorney.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff
recognized in the audience Boy Scout Troop #106. Scoutmaster is David Lee. The
scouts were accompanied to the meeting with Ramona Lacey. The Scouts were earning
their Merit Badges for Citizenship & Community. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff thanked the
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Rick Semonis Consultant hired by the City Council to oversee bids for Health Insurance
gave the following report. The Insurance Committee of the City of Canton made the
decision in their meeting to accept HCH (Health Care Horizons). Rick mentioned that
HCH said they will accept the Maxi Plan already in place. The Health Plan goes into
affect May 1, 2001. Rick went through the figures again as he did at the last council
meeting.
Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Phillips, to accept HCH (Health
Care Horizons) and the proposed changes as recommended by the Insurance
Committee. (The changes are...$75,000 specific, $500 Deductible, $20.00 co pay
regular office call, 90% in Network & 70% out, $1,000 Out of Pocket, Drugs 7/15/25,
Wellness.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer,
Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION - APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND DARREN TOMPKINS AND JAYNE
TOMPKINS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by
Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Resolution being #3567.
RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE RELEASE OF CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES. First reading, read by title. Motion by
Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Shores, the resolution be adopted.
Discussion. Alderman Nidiffer mentioned that Jim Elson City Attorney and Aldermen
Nidiffer &Molleck reviewed the executive minutes and recommend the release. Jim
Elson mentioned that several of the executive minutes are still being held. Voice vote,
motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3568.
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON THE NORTH HALF
OF THE 800 BLOCK OF SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE. First reading, read by title.
Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Phillips, the resolution be
adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff,
Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Resolution being
#3569.
RESOLUTION - TO PROVIDE FOR LONGEVITY PAY FOR DEPUTY CHIEF
OF POLICE DONALD F. EDWARDS. First reading, read by title. Motion by
Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Voice
vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3570.
RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND PHILLIPS &
ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman
Shores, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion
carried unanimously. Resolution being #3571.
RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING RAZING OF IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED
AT 449 WEST LOCUST STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by
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ORDINANCE -AMENDING SECTIONS 8.5, 8.6, AND 8.7 AND ADDING 8.8 OF
THE CITY OF CANTON PERSONNEL POLICY. First reading, read by title.
Alderman Nidiffer said that after reading this ordinance we need to suspend the rules for
the purpose of passing the ordinance tonight. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by
Alderman Meade, suspension of the rules to place the ordinance on its passage. Roll
call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores,
May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance be
adopted as amended. Discussion. Alderman Meade said Section 8.8 is not in the title
of the ordinance so the ordinance will have to be amended. Alderman Phillips wanted to
know what the urgency was on passing the ordinance? Alderman Phillips said he had not
read the ordinance. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff said to Alderman Phillips, "take your time!"
When Alderman Phillips had read the ordinance he mentioned that he still did not see the
urgency! Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff,
Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Ordinance being #1693.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -NEGOTIATIONS. Motion by Alderman Meade, second
by Alderman Molleck, to go into executive session for discussion of Negotiations.
Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores,
May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
The regular scheduled meeting convened at 7:45 P.M.
The executive session minutes are on file in the office of the city clerk for review.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Hartford, to
adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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Nanc Whites, ity Clerk
APPROVED:
Donald E. Edwards, Mayor